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Meeting Name: Northern Nevada Public Health Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2025 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
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TMP-7798 1  Action ItemTO ATTEND VIRTUALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY, PLEASE USE THE LINK/NUMBER BELOW https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82090181273 Phone: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 820 9018 1273 NOTE: This option will require a computer with audio and video capabilities. (Please be sure to keep your devices on mute and do not place the meeting on hold)   Not available Not available
TMP-9448 13. Action ItemElection of District Board of Health Vice Chair for the period 2/27/25-12/31/2026. Candidates include Clara Andriola, Paul Anderson, Steve Driscoll, Michael Brown, Dr. Eloy Ituarte, and Dr. Reka Danko. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)   Not available Not available
TMP-9487 15. Informational ReportRecognitions. NEW HIRES i. Caitlin Farrell - University of Nevada Las Vegas Epidemiology Fellow - 12/9/24 ii. Enrique Llamas - EHS Trainee - EHS - 12/30/2024 iii. Nadia Noel - EHS Trainee - EHS - 1/13/2025 iv. Lauren Staffen - EHS Trainee - EHS - 1/3/2025 v. Sarah Velto - EHS Trainee - EHS - 1/13/2025 YEARS OF SERVICE i. Maria Magana - Office Specialist - CCHS - 30 years - 2/13/1995 ii. Jessica Cabrales - Office Specialist - AQM - 20 years 1/3/2005 iii. Karley Crane - Office Specialist - CCHS - 5 years 1/21/2020 iv. Narcisa Perez-Zapata - Office Specialist - EHS - 5 years 1/21/2020 v. Joshua Philpott - Environmental Health Specialist - EHS - 5 years 1/21/2020 vi. Anastasia Gunawan - Statistician - EPHP - 5 years - 2/3/2020 vii. Maricruz Schaefer - Sr. Public Health Nurse - 5 years - 2/18/2020 HEALTH HEROES - December and January i. Lorena Solorio - CCHO ii. Camarina Augusto - ODHO iii. Dianna Karlicek - EHS iv. Itzayana Montoya (x3) - ODHO v. Cindy Hawks - EPHP vi. April Miller - EPHP vii. Jackie Chaidez - CCHS viii. Amber English - EHS ix.    Not available Not available
TMP-6230 16. Informational ReportPublic Comment. Action may not be taken on any matter raised during this public comment period until the matter is specifically listed on an agenda as an action item. All public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Members of the public may submit public comment by either attending the meeting in person, attending the meeting via teleconference or attending by telephone only. Requests for public comment via zoom must be submitted to jlawson@nnph.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting. Please log into the ZOOM meeting via the above link and utilize the "Raise Hand" feature during any public comment period. To provide public comment via telephone only, press *9 and *6 to mute/unmute. Reasonable efforts will be made to hear all public comment during the meeting.   Not available Not available
TMP-9486 17.A. MinutesApproval of minutes for the District Board of Health Strategic Planning meeting of January 13, 2025. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)   Not available Not available
TMP-6231 17.B. Action ItemBudget Amendments/Interlocal Agreements. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)   Not available Not available
TMP-9475 17.B.1. GrantApprove a Notice of Subaward from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public & Behavioral Health retroactive to January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 in the total amount of $425,001.00(no required match) in support of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division (CCHS) COVID Immunization Round 3 Program and authorize the District Health Officer to execute the Notice of Subaward and any future amendments. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez   Not available Not available
TMP-9476 17.B.2. GrantApprove a Notice of Subaward from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public & Behavioral Health retroactive to January, 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 in the total amount of $418,504.00(no required match) in support of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division (CCHS) COVID Immunization Round 4 Program and authorize the District Health Officer to execute the Notice of Subaward and any future amendments. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez   Not available Not available
TMP-9505 17.B.3. GrantApprove a Notice of Subaward from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public & Behavioral Health retroactive to January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 in the total amount of $108,999.00 (no required match) in support of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division (CCHS) Tuberculosis Prevention Program and authorize the District Health Officer to execute the Subaward and any future amendments. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominquez and Lisa Lottritz   Not available Not available
TMP-9596 17.B.4. Action ItemRetroactively approve FY25 purchases in an amount not to exceed $200,000 from Merck & Company Inc. for vaccine in support of clinic operations on behalf of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division in Washoe County. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez   Not available Not available
TMP-9617 17.B.5. Action ItemRetroactively approve FY25 purchases in an amount not to exceed $115,000 from IC Media for social media campaigns targeting vaccination information and promotion of events in support of the clinic operations on behalf of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division in Washoe County. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez   Not available Not available
TMP-9499 17.B.6. Action ItemRetroactively approve FY25 purchases in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 from Acro Service Corp for temporary surge staffing in support of COVID-19 response efforts and Influenza and/or COVID-19 vaccination events on behalf of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division in Washoe County. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez   Not available Not available
TMP-9477 17.C. Action ItemAcknowledge receipt of the Health Fund Financial Review for December and January, Fiscal Year 2025 (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Jack Zenteno   Not available Not available
TMP-9579 18. Informational ReportRecommendation to accept the REMSA Health Monthly Franchise Reports for November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025 which includes REMSA Health Accounts Receivables Summary, Compliance by Zones, Average Response Times, Incident Details Reporting, Summary Penalty Fund Reconciliation, Ground Ambulance Operations Report, Patient Experience Report and Comments, Education Report, and Public Relations Report, and provide possible Board direction. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Presented by: Barry Duplantis   Not available Not available
TMP-9581 19. Informational ReportPresentation and discussion of REMSA Health's Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financial Statements. Presented by: Barry Duplantis and Shirley Roberts   Not available Not available
TMP-9582 110. Action ItemPresentation, discussion, and possible approval of the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) Health Franchise Compliance Report for the period of 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024 (FY24). (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Presented by: Andrea Esp   Not available Not available
TMP-9595 111. Action ItemRecommendation to uphold the decision of the Sewage, Wastewater & Sanitation (SWS) Hearing Board to approve Variance Case #H24-0004VARI of the Northern Nevada Public Health Regulations Governing Sewage, Wastewater, and Sanitation, allowing a reduction in minimum lot size for a new subdivision to be served by septic, by holding sufficient additional land open in perpetuity to meet the maximum septic density intended by the regulations, for Palomino Farms LLC, owner of 0 Whiskey Springs Rd/0 Safe Flat Rd, Washoe County, Nevada, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 077-090-13 and 077-090-14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: David Kelly   Not available Not available
TMP-9622 112. Informational ReportDiscussion on the FY26 Budget status, timelines, and next steps. Staff Representative: Jack Zenteno   Not available Not available
TMP-9573 113. AppointmentRecommendation for appointment to the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board as an At-Large Committee Member. Staff recommends: The appointment of Mr. Chaitanya Korra for a three-year term beginning on February 27, 2025, and concluding on February 26, 2028; Applicants include: William Foster McCoy, Ph.D., and Stephen Birdsall. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Francisco Vega   Not available Not available
TMP-9188 114. Action ItemReview, discussion, and possible adoption of the Business Impact Statement regarding proposed revisions to the District Board of Health Regulations Governing Air Quality Management, Chapter 040 (Prohibited Emissions), Part 040.110 (Asbestos Control Standards), and Part 040.115 (Acknowledgment of Asbestos Assessment) with a finding that the revised regulations do not impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business; nor do the revised regulations directly restrict the formation, operation, or expansion of a business; and set a public hearing for possible adoption of the proposed revisions to the Regulations for March 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Francisco Vega   Not available Not available
TMP-9610 115. AppearancePresentation on delivery, objectives, and outcomes of community meetings with Environmental Health and Air Quality. Staff Representative: Erin Dixon   Not available Not available
TMP-9612 116. Action ItemPresentation and possible acceptance of the FY25 Q2 Strategic Plan Results. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Rayona LaVoie   Not available Not available
TMP-9613 117. Action ItemReview and Approve the District Health Officer's (DHO) Annual Performance Evaluation Tool, Participant List for the DHO's Evaluation, and Direct Staff to Administer the Evaluation Using an Online Survey Program. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION). Staff Representatives: Rayona LaVoie   Not available Not available
TMP-9447 118.A. Informational ReportAir Quality Management - Update on Executive Orders and Air Quality, Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator, October and November 2024 EPA Small Business Newsletters, Divisional Update, Program Reports, Monitoring and Planning, Permitting and Compliance. Staff Representative: Francisco Vega   Not available Not available
TMP-9609 118.B. Informational ReportCommunity and Clinical Health Services -WIC Program Update; Data & Metrics; Sexual Health (Outreach and Disease Investigation), Immunizations, Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program, Reproductive and Sexual Health Services, Chronic Disease Injury Prevention Program, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health, Women Infants and Children, and Community Health Workers. Staff Representative: Lisa Lottritz   Not available Not available
TMP-9618 118.C. Informational ReportEnvironmental Health Services Program - Consumer Protection (Food Safety Plan Review & Operations, Commercial Plan Review, Foodborne Illness, Special Events, Permitted Facilities); Environmental Protection (Land Development, Safe Drinking Water, Vector-borne Disease Surveillance, Waste Management / Underground Storage Tanks). Staff Representative: Robert Fyda   Not available Not available
TMP-9578 118.D. Informational ReportEpidemiology and Public Health Preparedness - Epidemiology, Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Statistics. Staff Representative: Dr. Nancy Diao   Not available Not available
TMP-9590 118.E. Action ItemOffice of the District Health Officer Report - Northern Nevada Public Health Communications Update, Accreditation, Quality Improvement, Workforce Development, Community Health Improvement Program, Equity Projects/Collaborations, Community Events, and Public Communications and Outreach. Staff Representative: Dr. Chad Kingsley   Not available Not available